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The European Union is taking significant steps to support critical technologies through the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), launched in March 2024. This initiative aims to boost investments in vital sectors such as #digital technologies, clean energy, and biotechnology by pooling resources from various EU funding programs, including Horizon Europe, the European Regional Development Fund, and InvestEU. STEP not only addresses the need for innovation, but also focuses on reducing Europe's dependence on external suppliers, enhancing value chains, and tackling labour shortages in these critical sectors. With up to €50 billion mobilized. This initiative is crucial for Europe's green and digital transitions. https://lnkd.in/g_knVgG2

Our new report just launched! "The global net-zero industrial race is on – A wake-up call for a powerful Clean Industrial Deal." Europe is trailing in the net-zero race against the US and China. A strong Clean Industrial Deal is critical to safeguard Europe's economic future. Investment: Europe remains the second-largest destination for net-zero investments, but faces an upcoming funding gap. Mobilising €668 billion Competitiveness Fund by 2040 to support the green transition. Innovation: The US is leading in cleantech innovation, attracting 1/3 of global venture capital funding for clean energy startups. American companies will probably shape future markets. Europeans can step up on innovation to avoid lagging behind. Manufacturing: China wants to become a monopoly for clean tech manufacturing, leveraging economies of scale and subsidies. This poses a serious risk for the European industry. Building value chains in Europe and supporting EU-made products will be key. Jobs: The net-zero transition is not only about industries and technology, it is about job creation too. The net-zero sector is one of the most dynamic job creation sectors in these economies and can create 2.1 million green jobs in Europe by 2040. 📊 Discover our full report: https://lnkd.in/ehYcm284 Neil Makaroff, Aymeric KOUAM T., Linda Kalcher, Sara Benedetti Michelangeli #StrategicEU

What place will Europe find in the global competition for #cleantech manufacturing with China and the United States? More importantly, what place will the European Union find in the most consequential industrial and economic shift that is shaping the 21st century? Strategic Perspectives' latest report released today looks at this global race for investments, innovation, manufacturing and job creation among the world's three biggest economies. It finds that the EU remains in second place for clean tech investments behind China, but ahead of the US despite the boost provided by the Investment Reduction Act. But to keep this position, the report finds that the EU will need to accelerate investments into a new industrial policy as it still trails the US in innovation. China for its part remains the dominant power on cleantech manufacturing, as it seeks to achieve a monopoly on supplying the growing global markets. Congratulations to Linda Kalcher, Neil Makaroff, Aymeric KOUAM, and Sara Benedetti Michelangeli for their great insights into this critical debate for the future of Europe. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei_HEh5p

Canada can play a vital role in the global path to a net zero. But to become a world-class cleantech leader, our ventures need support expanding into global markets. This gives them access to larger markets, accelerates innovation, and addresses global climate challenges with made-in-Canada innovation. We’ve teamed up with National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada IRAP to help ventures… ✔️ Build a strategy to enter new markets ✔️ Work with experienced partners ✔️ Fast track their access to export markets 💰 Plus, give them a chance at up to $50,000 in funding. Apply for the Cleantech International Co-Innovation Action Plan (ICAP): https://hubs.la/Q02qqyMx0

🌱 Unlock Your Clean-Tech Innovation with TIA and UNIDO! Did you know that the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), under the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), is championing technological breakthroughs for a brighter South Africa? 💡 TIA is bridging the gap between research and commercialization, paving the way for innovations that enhance our quality of life. Now, TIA invites SMEs with innovative clean technology solutions to join the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA). 🌍 This accelerator offers mentoring, training, investor access, market showcases, and the chance to compete globally for cash prizes and overseas trips! UNIDO, at COP 27, launched the GCIP 2.0, underscoring the vital role of innovation in combating climate change. 🌿 With pillars focusing on fostering cleantech businesses and strengthening ecosystems, UNIDO fosters low-emission, climate-resilient development. 🚀 Categories open for application include: • Water Efficiency • Energy Efficiency • Renewable Energy • Waste Beneficiation • Green Buildings • Green Transportation • Agritech • Advanced Materials & Chemicals • Environmental Protection 📝 Eligibility Criteria: • Innovative cleantech solutions • Adaptable or unique applications of existing technologies • Protectable Intellectual Property • Feasible concepts with commercial potential • Technology stage: Proof of concept to pre-commercialization • Registered South African Entity 📬 How to Apply: Visit https://gcip.tech/ to submit your application! Open to all South Africans, with preference for women, youth, PWDs, and black entrepreneurs from previously marginalized provinces Global cleantech partners, send your letter of intent to: cleantech@tia.org.za Join us in shaping a sustainable future for South Africa! #CleanTech #Innovation #SustainableFuture Matsi Modise SA Startup Act Movement Michel Weiss Counder @buntu majaja @sa innovation SA Innovation Summit Buntu Majaja SAFEERA MAYET Aalia Manie Webber Wentzel Arnold Sigauque Ghea Darkies in Tech Sanjay Soni CA(SA) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology UNIDO Technology Innovation Agency Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)-Türkiye

🎉 Exciting Announcement for Social Economy SMEs and Energy Industry Intermediaries! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new website, SEE BRIDGE! 🌐✨ 🔗 Explore now: https://lnkd.in/dDvJ76Sk SEEBRIDGE is your gateway to a wealth of resources and opportunities in the realm of sustainable development and digital innovation. Designed to empower Social Economy SMEs and intermediaries in energy-intensive industries, our platform is your one-stop destination for: 📅 Upcoming Activities: Stay informed about our next webinars, workshops, and training sessions. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your skills and network with industry experts. 📰 Project Updates: Be the first to know about the latest developments in our initiatives. From groundbreaking insights to impactful milestones, we'll keep you in the loop every step of the way. 📘 Deliverables: Access our repository of guidelines, best practices, and case studies. Discover actionable strategies to drive your organization towards sustainability and success. 🌱 Cascade Funding Open Call: Exciting news! We're gearing up to include information about our upcoming Cascade funding Open Call. Stay tuned for details on how your organization can access financial support for your sustainability and digital initiatives. Join us on SeeBridge and embark on a journey towards a greener, more resilient future. Together, let's pave the way for positive change in our industries. 🌟💼 Don't forget to spread the word! Share this exciting news with your network and invite them to explore SEE BRIDGE today. 🚀🌐 #SeeBridgeProject #EUInnovation #GreenInitiatives #Sustainability #SMEs #EuropeanUnion CEIPES ETS IMMIB - Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters Association ERNACT FEUGA. Fundación Universidad-Empresa Gallega F6S Qi Arrow

📢 Exciting News from the Innovation Fund! 📢    💡 𝟖𝟓 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 have been selected for Grant Agreement Preparation for the 2023 call of the Innovation Fund!   💰 A total of € 𝟒.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 was awarded! 🙌    💪 Leyton 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 is proud to have supported several of the selected projects in reaching the Grant Agreement Preparation stage, more than doubling the average success rate. 👏    ⚠️ Most importantly, by leveraging hundreds of millions of euros in funding, Leyton’s selected projects will contribute to an impressive 𝟒𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎𝟐𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬 (𝐆𝐇𝐆) 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. This represents nearly 10% of the total GHG avoidance resulting from the Innovation Fund call! 🌍💚   📅 The next EU Innovation Fund call will be launched already at the 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. Our EU Affairs and Grants team is already supporting new projects in their initial steps towards the application process. ️📝 🔥 Leyton has worked with the Innovation Fund program since its inception and has built a dedicated & experienced team.   💼 We can therefore offer:  🔸Comprehensive support in 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬.   🔸 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 throughout the 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬.   🔸 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 that align with the specific needs of your project and organization within the Innovation Fund.     👉 Are you interested in the upcoming call or did your project miss out in the 2023 call and do you want to evaluate your chances for resubmission?      📅 Contact our EU Affairs and Grants team today and let us power your path to success. 🚀🤝  📧 benelux@leyton.com   ⚡️ Don’t miss out on the opportunity to drive innovation, secure funding, and make a tangible impact. 🌍 🤩    #Decarbonisation #CleanTech #CINEA #InnovationFund #GreenDeal #RePowerEU #GrantAgreementPreparation #EUAffairs #EUGrants #Sustainability #Teamwork #EuropeanCommission #LeytonBenelux   

Next week, 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) regions will submit applications for sizable place-based industrial development awards from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The 5-10 winning regions will receive $40 million to $70 million each, and they'll face the challenge of achieving transformative change despite limited and uncertain funding. In a new report, David Johnson and Mark Muro describe the industrial strategy sustainability problem and suggest approaches to address it. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e7qNZ-_n

STAGE Programme provides two fund phases for SMEs who are interesting in #twintransition #green #digital #transformation. ————————————————————————————————— Financial Grant is granted for the preparation of the investment project which facilitates in the transition to sustainable and agile performance of the company. It will be financed in 2 stages: - 1st: The financial support will be provided to eligible SMEs with a lump sum of 5000EUR for investment plan preparation. - 2nd: SMEs which have received private capital funding using 1st stage financial support will be further financed by STAGE proportionally to investment received up to 45000EUR ***Deadline for applications is extended to 31st of May 2024, 23:59 CET*** ————————————————————————————————— Countries Norway, Germany, Serbia, Belgium, Finland, Portugal, Bulgaria, Denmark, Lithuania, Faroe Islands, Croatia, Latvia, Ukraine, France, Hungary, Sweden, Slovenia, Moldova, Montenegro, Slovakia, Ireland, North Macedonia, Georgia, Estonia, Malta, Iceland, Italy, Albania, Greece, Armenia, Spain, Austria, Cyprus, Czechia, Tunisia, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Turkey, Bosnia & Herzegovina. ————————————————————————————————— If you are in one of the below sectors and interested in conducting #VC funded project with value between €100K-12M then you might consider STAGE Programme two phases support: #Phase01: €5,000.00 supporting the creation of investment action plan targeting attracting Green VC fund. #STAGE + #ISO14000 protects you from #greenwash. #Phase02: 0.4% of the targeted fund no defined limit to the VC funds, estimated range €100K-12M The SME goal should be building a Twin Transition action plan and get funded to realize it. Otherwise, they can have only the action plan fund of #Phase01. for more details book a meeting https://lnkd.in/dEEyUjCS #scientific and #technical activities, #Construction, Human #health and #socialwork activities, #Manufacturing, #Electricity, #gas, #steam and #airconditioning supply, #Transportation and #storage, #Agriculture, #forestry and #fishing, #Information and #communication, #Arts

🌍 Powering Britain’s Clean Energy Future: Startups & Sustainable Procurement As Labour aims to make Britain a ‘Clean Energy Superpower by 2030’, turning political promises into progress is crucial. This week Natasha Wren explores how innovative startups and sustainable procurement are key to success. With insights from our experts Chiara Carlini and Leyre Villaizan, our latest article explores: 💫 The crucial role of startups in bridging innovation gaps 📈 How sustainable procurement can drive the clean energy transition 🧩 The need for cross-sector collaboration and smart, data-driven policies Want to drive innovation in clean energy? Read the full article below and check out how our Open Innovation Programmes and Commercial, Spend & Impact teams can support you today. https://lnkd.in/eTav3NXJ ♻️Let’s power a cleaner, more equitable energy future for Britain together. #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Procurement #Innovation  Ryan Shea Alexander de Carvalho Natasha Wren Sam Mingoia Adam Sticca Johnny Hugill Rona Harvey